Singapore : Trade, Investment and Economic

Singapore's rapid evolution from a modest trading post under colonial rule into a prosperous, self-confident nation is one of the notable success stories of the second half of the 20th century. International trade and investment linkages have been the cornerstones of the city-state's economic success (more than 7 per cent per annum during the period 19702005). This book offers an overview of the Singapore economy with emphasis on its global trade and investment linkages and policies. It analyzes patterns and policies of Singapore's trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) and discusses issues related to its services sector, focusing on its multilateral and bilateral commitments. The book will be a good reference source for business executives, journalists, and diplomats, as well as students and academics specializing in Asian studies and economic development.

Introduction: Economic Structure and External Orientation	p. 1
Sectoral Growth	p. 3
Employment and Income Distribution	p. 4
Unit Labor and Business Costs	p. 6
Development Strategies	p. 7
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)	p. 9
Structure of the Book	p. 11
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Policies, Trends and Patterns	p. 13
FDI Regime	p. 13
Trends and Patterns of FDI to and from Singapore	p. 17
Singapore's Trade Performance and Patterns with Emphasis on East and South Asia	p. 24
Commodity Composition	p. 24
Country Composition of Merchandise Trade	p. 25
Trade and Investment Related Infrastructure and Policies	p. 45
Import Protection and Export Promotion	p. 45
Other Trade Enhancing Infrastructures	p. 48
Customs Clearance	p. 48
Infrastructure to Facilitate Labor Mobility	p. 52
Infrastructure to Facilitate FDI	p. 53
Other Government E-Services	p. 54
Services Trade Policies and Issues	p. 55
Growing Economic Relations with India: A Case-study in Deepening Integration between South Asia and East Asia	p. 67
De facto Integration	p. 67
De jure Integration: The Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement	p. 69
Policy Implications	p. 77
	p. 85
	p. 93
	p. 95
References	p. 101
Index	p. 105
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